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Cecilia Loretta Egidi

Cecilia Loretta Egidi

Berkeley, CA, US

 
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About 

I studied Architecture for three years at Politecnico di Torino, including a semester at Newcastle University. I then completed a Master’s at the University of California, Berkeley, gaining interdisciplinary skills in science, history, art, design, and California's construction policies. My education has sharpened my spatial intelligence and aesthetic taste, honed through both digital design software and traditional pen and paper.

My first internship at China Room involved researching Chinese urbanization and curating the Biennale of Shenzhen-Hong Kong under Carlo Ratti and Michele Bonino. Later, at DEAR in Merano, I contributed to a hotel design proposal in Livigno, Italy.

In California, I assisted professors and taught future architects, enriching my understanding of curriculum development and educational methods. Working closely with professor Thomas Chastain and his and Renee’s mentorship deepened my academic and practical insights.

My passion for architecture stems from my spatial judgment and project management skills. I thrive in collaborative environments, valuing team contributions to achieve the best results. Learning from experienced practitioners at Jensen is an opportunity I highly anticipate. 

My career goals intersect art, social service, and ecology. With a background in both design and street dance, I am interested in exploring streets as public spaces that shape urban life, a theme reflected in my Thesis topic and research. I aspire to design socially responsible and sustainable buildings for future generations. In the short term, I aim to expand my architectural career and develop my design style. Long-term, I envision a dual role as a researcher and practitioner, collaborating with talented professionals to exchange innovative ideas and methods. 

Employment 

DEAR Architecture, Merano, IT, Internship

DEAR studio is a architecture/design studio, which worked on several local and European projects. It is a small studio of 10 people. My position was as and architect intern. And I was assigned to study the site and to do a preliminary design for an Hotel, located in Livigno, Italy.

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
 

Education 

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, Masters, Master in Architecture (opt.3years)

Aug 2021 - May 2024
 

Politecnico di Torino, Turin, IT, BArch, Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Oct 2018 - Jul 2021
 

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